FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT

Jun 11 2026CRIME

US cracks down on fake job scams linked to China

Federal agents took over 13 website domains recently after discovering they were fronts for an elaborate scheme. These fake companies posed as consulting firms trying to hire current or former U. S. government workers. Their real goal? To trick employees with access to sensitive information into sha

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Money trouble: Federal science grants hit at UC Berkeley over funding claims

Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a

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May 31 2026POLITICS

Where does America go when social science funding disappears?

Government money has long shaped what American researchers study. In 1945, President Truman wanted an agency that paid scientists to discover how the world works. That agency became the National Science Foundation. Today, one out of every ten federal research dollars for U. S. universities comes fro

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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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May 19 2026CRYPTO

Why the U. S. government might soon add Bitcoin to its financial toolkit

Government plans to hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset are moving forward quietly behind the scenes. A key advisor, Patrick Witt, confirmed that an announcement is coming soon—though details remain under wraps. The effort, led by the White House’s digital assets team, focuses on setting up a legal fram

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May 14 2026POLITICS

New Rules Around the World Aim to Protect Kids Online

Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men

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May 13 2026OPINION

Gas taxes in the spotlight as prices climb and budgets shrink

Governments worldwide are cutting fuel taxes to ease pain at the pump, but critics warn these quick fixes could backfire. Temporary breaks in gas taxes, seen in some U. S. states and European nations, might sound like good news for drivers but they shrink funds for roads and bridges. That money gap

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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May 03 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoin rewards rules shake up US crypto market plans

Government rules about paying interest on digital dollars—called stablecoins—just got a fresh rewrite that has crypto startups on edge. Two senators combined a push from banks with protection for real-world crypto use, but the new border between “useful rewards” and “bank-style deposits” is fuzzy. A

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Apr 30 2026HEALTH

New Deadlines for Medicaid Drug Pricing Plan Give Extra Time to Companies and States

Government health officials recently pushed back several important dates tied to a new policy that could lower prescription drug costs under Medicaid. Instead of finishing applications by late spring, drug manufacturers now have more than a month extra to join the program. The original deadline had

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